2009 Honda Jazz vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2009 Honda Jazz. (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Because 1968 Mercury Montclair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Jazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Jazz | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Jazz | Montclair |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3130 mm |